reflexboy
MB Enthusiast
Guys, really looking for someone with knowledge of CCTV, specifically IP CCTV.(I think!)-Is this where I don't need a NVR/DVR?
I want to install good quality CCTV to cover my front door and a second camera to cover my back door/garden. I like the look of dome cameras and particularly this one: Hikvision DS-2CD2142FWD-I(S) outdoor dome IP camera 4 megapixel I want to be able to view my cameras online from a PC and my iPhone as I will also have a burglar alarm set up with email/SMS alerts. What I really want is the cameras to only record when motion is detected so if there is an incident, I don't have to troll through hours of footage.
Would anyone be able to kindly help with the following questions please?
1-Whats the difference between an NVR and a DVR?
2-These camera support 64GB on board micro sim storage, so what are the advantages of an NVR/DVR?
3-This camera comes with software-Can I set it up only to record when motion is detected to the on board SD card? But still be able to view the camera 'live'?
4-The camera supports Power over Ethernet (POE). Can I just run a CAT5/6 to the camera and buy a POE Ethernet switch such as this: TP-LINK TL-SG1008P 8 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Desktop Switch with 4-Port PoE (No C | eBay and then plug the switch into my router?
5-If I use a POE switch and the camera has on board storage, is there any advantage of having an NVR/DVR? Can I presume I can still view the cameras online and have them to record when motion is detected?
6-Lens size: They come with 2.8mm, 4mm and I think 12mm is also available. Which lens would I need, or is it worth spending a lot more for the same camera with a vari-focal lens? Bear in mind I would like the camera mounted to the side of the front and rear doors (on the same plane), to pick up anyone approaching the doors, but also someone walking up my short drive (5m) and at the rear I would like it to cover if someone was jumping over my fence to approach the rear door.
Sorry for all the questions, but it's a minefield out there and I want to get it right. Thank you.
I want to install good quality CCTV to cover my front door and a second camera to cover my back door/garden. I like the look of dome cameras and particularly this one: Hikvision DS-2CD2142FWD-I(S) outdoor dome IP camera 4 megapixel I want to be able to view my cameras online from a PC and my iPhone as I will also have a burglar alarm set up with email/SMS alerts. What I really want is the cameras to only record when motion is detected so if there is an incident, I don't have to troll through hours of footage.
Would anyone be able to kindly help with the following questions please?
1-Whats the difference between an NVR and a DVR?
2-These camera support 64GB on board micro sim storage, so what are the advantages of an NVR/DVR?
3-This camera comes with software-Can I set it up only to record when motion is detected to the on board SD card? But still be able to view the camera 'live'?
4-The camera supports Power over Ethernet (POE). Can I just run a CAT5/6 to the camera and buy a POE Ethernet switch such as this: TP-LINK TL-SG1008P 8 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Desktop Switch with 4-Port PoE (No C | eBay and then plug the switch into my router?
5-If I use a POE switch and the camera has on board storage, is there any advantage of having an NVR/DVR? Can I presume I can still view the cameras online and have them to record when motion is detected?
6-Lens size: They come with 2.8mm, 4mm and I think 12mm is also available. Which lens would I need, or is it worth spending a lot more for the same camera with a vari-focal lens? Bear in mind I would like the camera mounted to the side of the front and rear doors (on the same plane), to pick up anyone approaching the doors, but also someone walking up my short drive (5m) and at the rear I would like it to cover if someone was jumping over my fence to approach the rear door.
Sorry for all the questions, but it's a minefield out there and I want to get it right. Thank you.